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robgrin · 06-06-2010, 01:43 PM

Welcome; Nice truck. Were in sw Washington are you ? I know you probably want to do the welding yourself but there is a guy in washougal wa that is really good and really fare priced. His shop is called Mad Max Creations.[ Just a thought ] I'm Doing a 56 Big window also With a 350 motor and 350 trans. Good luck.

56ClassicTruck · 06-13-2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by robgrin

Welcome; Nice truck. Were in sw Washington are you ? I know you probably want to do the welding yourself but there is a guy in washougal wa that is really good and really fare priced. His shop is called Mad Max Creations.[ Just a thought ] I'm Doing a 56 Big window also With a 350 motor and 350 trans. Good luck.

Thanks for the suggestion but I am almost don with my welding I got allot of welding in with this project.

56ClassicTruck · 06-13-2010, 09:27 PM

I have a question, I had my Buick roadmaster drive shaft cut and rebalance and I just installed it today, when the shaft is in the tranny how far back can it go, is there a set spot, if I put the shaft all the way in the tranny it gos back 1 and a half inches to the u joint. Is that to far back???

OrrieG · 06-13-2010, 11:26 PM

You should have about 4" minimum total travel before it falls off the trans output shaft, so 1" or so sounds about right unless you have a lot of rearend travel that will push it in more.

1952ssr · 06-14-2010, 09:10 AM

Looking good 56.

56ClassicTruck · 06-14-2010, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

You should have about 4" minimum total travel before it falls off the trans output shaft, so 1" or so sounds about right unless you have a lot of rearend travel that will push it in more.

OK thanks OrrieG, I just wasn't sure..

56ClassicTruck · 06-14-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 1952ssr

Looking good 56.

Hey thanks 52, I got my gas tank in to its off a 1996 z28

1952ssr · 06-14-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 56ClassicTruck

Hey thanks 52, I got my gas tank in to its off a 1996 z28

Man that worked out great, perfect fit. Add some straps and you're set. How did the filler neck frame clearance work out?

56ClassicTruck · 06-14-2010, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 1952ssr

Man that worked out great, perfect fit. Add some straps and you're set. How did the filler neck frame clearance work out?

52 yes it did thanks for your help,I cut a hole in the frame and then reinforced it. I all so made some straps and got it all in there the only thing with the sending unit I had to make a ring for the hold down. The Buick was bigger with 6 holes and the camaro had 5 holes.

56ClassicTruck · 06-17-2010, 09:57 PM

well got my drive shaft cut and balance and new u joints cost me $340

56ClassicTruck · 06-17-2010, 10:03 PM

Also toke my cab in to get sand blasted its costing me $260 just for that no primer they what $600 for sand and primer?? So i need to get home and start to primer right away!!! is that a good price should i have them primer??

56ClassicTruck · 07-02-2010, 02:50 AM

got my cab home...from sandblast

robgrin · 07-02-2010, 03:09 PM

cab looks good. Were did you have it done I'm looking for a sand blaster

bobinbc · 07-03-2010, 12:04 AM

You've come a long way with the truck, cab looks great! I'm a little concerned about your rear suspension though, do you plan to add some extra bracing on those control arm mounts? Not trying to knock your work, just want it to be safe.

Ipaintgrt · 07-03-2010, 05:45 AM

Your progressing along very nicely. You can get a gallon on Shop Line brand Epoxy Primer and catalyst for around $105. Its a PPG product that is similiar to DP 90/50. It comes in gray,black and I think maybe white, not sure on the white. Shop Line is more of a cheaper line. I have used it allot and it works pretty good. Use a good carbon filter paint mask. These primers/paint can really mess you up, w/isocyanates, so use all possible safety precautions. I buy my materials from APS, Automotive Paint Specialties, they have one in Portland.
I also think you should have someone with some fabricating skills look at your trailing arm mounts. The vertical strength may be adequate, but I'm not sure on the horizontal strength. Like Bob said, not trying to dog your work, just make sure you and your loved ones riding in this are safe. Keep up the good work, and continue to learn.
Scott

56ClassicTruck · 07-06-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by robgrin

cab looks good. Were did you have it done I'm looking for a sand blaster

Thanks robgrin I had it don at WHELLERS in Longview, WA.

56ClassicTruck · 07-06-2010, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bobinbc

You've come a long way with the truck, cab looks great! I'm a little concerned about your rear suspension though, do you plan to add some extra bracing on those control arm mounts? Not trying to knock your work, just want it to be safe.

Thanks for your concern bobinbc, ya me too I am having a local car builder come over and look it over for me....

56ClassicTruck · 07-06-2010, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ipaintgrt

Your progressing along very nicely. You can get a gallon on Shop Line brand Epoxy Primer and catalyst for around $105. Its a PPG product that is similiar to DP 90/50. It comes in gray,black and I think maybe white, not sure on the white. Shop Line is more of a cheaper line. I have used it allot and it works pretty good. Use a good carbon filter paint mask. These primers/paint can really mess you up, w/isocyanates, so use all possible safety precautions. I buy my materials from APS, Automotive Paint Specialties, they have one in Portland.
I also think you should have someone with some fabricating skills look at your trailing arm mounts. The vertical strength may be adequate, but I'm not sure on the horizontal strength. Like Bob said, not trying to dog your work, just make sure you and your loved ones riding in this are safe. Keep up the good work, and continue to learn.
Scott

Thank you sir, good to know about the paint.....and yes I sure will....

OrrieG · 07-06-2010, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 56ClassicTruck

I am having a loco car builder come over ....

Aren't we all a little crazy to be doing this????

56ClassicTruck · 07-07-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Aren't we all a little crazy to be doing this????

LOL!! Sorry I didn't any one new Spanish..LOL!

Ipaintgrt · 08-17-2010, 03:49 AM

How is your build going?

56ClassicTruck · 11-12-2010, 02:37 AM

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How is your build going?

Coming along finishing all my patch panels so welding and grinding.
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56ClassicTruck · 01-08-2011, 03:18 PM

Need some help with the location of the tips of the frame?????? How far forward under the lower grill bar if at all? Does the grill bar ride on the frame? is the radiator core support the only thing holding up the front clip???
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56ClassicTruck · 01-24-2011, 03:33 PM

Well after running in to some issues with my camaro sub, like my front end not being low like I wanted it. I installed it straight on to my frame looks nice but to high. And clearance issues with ac pump. I decided to start over with frame and sub. First I bout a new straight 56 frame for $ 20.00 and I am going with the 1994 buick roadmaster sub, lt1 will be at home........for hight I am ofsetting sub to frame by 3" that should give me the look I want....... Pics soon......
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oldschool53_BBC · 01-25-2011, 07:51 PM

very nice

06-06-2010, 01:43 PM	#76
robgrin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Gresham, Oregon Posts: 41	Re: New guy with truck Welcome; Nice truck. Were in sw Washington are you ? I know you probably want to do the welding yourself but there is a guy in washougal wa that is really good and really fare priced. His shop is called Mad Max Creations.[ Just a thought ] I'm Doing a 56 Big window also With a 350 motor and 350 trans. Good luck. __________________ Need more money

06-13-2010, 09:27 PM	#78
56ClassicTruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SW,WA Posts: 202	Re: New guy with truck I have a question, I had my Buick roadmaster drive shaft cut and rebalance and I just installed it today, when the shaft is in the tranny how far back can it go, is there a set spot, if I put the shaft all the way in the tranny it gos back 1 and a half inches to the u joint. Is that to far back??? __________________ 1996 Dodge 3500 4x4 1977 F250 Camper specal 4x4 1956 Chevy 3100 truck

06-13-2010, 11:26 PM	#79
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: New guy with truck You should have about 4" minimum total travel before it falls off the trans output shaft, so 1" or so sounds about right unless you have a lot of rearend travel that will push it in more. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 06-13-2010 at 11:27 PM.

06-14-2010, 09:10 AM	#80
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: New guy with truck Looking good 56.

06-17-2010, 09:57 PM	#85
56ClassicTruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SW,WA Posts: 202	Re: New guy with truck well got my drive shaft cut and balance and new u joints cost me $340 Attached Images __________________ 1996 Dodge 3500 4x4 1977 F250 Camper specal 4x4 1956 Chevy 3100 truck

06-17-2010, 10:03 PM	#86
56ClassicTruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SW,WA Posts: 202	Re: New guy with truck Also toke my cab in to get sand blasted its costing me $260 just for that no primer they what $600 for sand and primer?? So i need to get home and start to primer right away!!! is that a good price should i have them primer?? __________________ 1996 Dodge 3500 4x4 1977 F250 Camper specal 4x4 1956 Chevy 3100 truck

07-02-2010, 02:50 AM	#87
56ClassicTruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SW,WA Posts: 202	Re: New guy with truck got my cab home...from sandblast Attached Images __________________ 1996 Dodge 3500 4x4 1977 F250 Camper specal 4x4 1956 Chevy 3100 truck

07-02-2010, 03:09 PM	#88
robgrin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Gresham, Oregon Posts: 41	Re: New guy with truck cab looks good. Were did you have it done I'm looking for a sand blaster __________________ Need more money

07-03-2010, 12:04 AM	#89
bobinbc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, Courtenay B.C. CANADA Posts: 576	Re: New guy with truck You've come a long way with the truck, cab looks great! I'm a little concerned about your rear suspension though, do you plan to add some extra bracing on those control arm mounts? Not trying to knock your work, just want it to be safe. __________________ 1962 Chevy blue SBFS 1957 Chevy yellow SBSS 1956 GMC red SBSS Nov 2017 ToTM https://www.facebook.com/groups/Cana...geChevyTrucks/

07-03-2010, 05:45 AM	#90
Ipaintgrt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 169	Re: New guy with truck Your progressing along very nicely. You can get a gallon on Shop Line brand Epoxy Primer and catalyst for around $105. Its a PPG product that is similiar to DP 90/50. It comes in gray,black and I think maybe white, not sure on the white. Shop Line is more of a cheaper line. I have used it allot and it works pretty good. Use a good carbon filter paint mask. These primers/paint can really mess you up, w/isocyanates, so use all possible safety precautions. I buy my materials from APS, Automotive Paint Specialties, they have one in Portland. I also think you should have someone with some fabricating skills look at your trailing arm mounts. The vertical strength may be adequate, but I'm not sure on the horizontal strength. Like Bob said, not trying to dog your work, just make sure you and your loved ones riding in this are safe. Keep up the good work, and continue to learn. Scott

08-17-2010, 03:49 AM	#96
Ipaintgrt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 169	Re: New guy with truck How is your build going?

01-08-2011, 03:18 PM	#98
56ClassicTruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SW,WA Posts: 202	Re: New guy with truck Need some help with the location of the tips of the frame?????? How far forward under the lower grill bar if at all? Does the grill bar ride on the frame? is the radiator core support the only thing holding up the front clip??? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1996 Dodge 3500 4x4 1977 F250 Camper specal 4x4 1956 Chevy 3100 truck

01-24-2011, 03:33 PM	#99
56ClassicTruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SW,WA Posts: 202	Re: New guy with truck Well after running in to some issues with my camaro sub, like my front end not being low like I wanted it. I installed it straight on to my frame looks nice but to high. And clearance issues with ac pump. I decided to start over with frame and sub. First I bout a new straight 56 frame for $ 20.00 and I am going with the 1994 buick roadmaster sub, lt1 will be at home........for hight I am ofsetting sub to frame by 3" that should give me the look I want....... Pics soon...... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1996 Dodge 3500 4x4 1977 F250 Camper specal 4x4 1956 Chevy 3100 truck

01-25-2011, 07:51 PM	#100
oldschool53_BBC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 36	Re: New guy with truck very nice __________________ 1953 BBC 3100 427 T-400 12 Bolt Al



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